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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Recall 13-047 · November 27, 2012 · Harbor Freight Tools

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-047 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 27, 2012
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Cordless Drill
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 108,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 20, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker located on the right side of the unit.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Cordless Drill · About 108,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Left side view of the drill
Left side view of the drill
Right side view of the drill
Right side view of the drill
Drill and separated battery pack
Drill and separated battery pack

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30.; Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury.

Consumer contact

Harbor Freight Tools; toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@harborfreight.com

Recall history and context

Harbor Freight Tools appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Harbor Freight Tools recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Cordless Drill (About 108,000 units). This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.

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